Colchester
18°64°
Partly Cloudy
Feels Like: 18°65°
Min: 17°62°
Max: 23°73°
The next few hours will be partly cloudy, with today reaching 23°C and dropping to 17°C. The coming days will be partly cloudy until night.
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Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
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Colchester starts October 11, 2026 looking damp, with rain in the forecast and wetter spells likely at times. Waterproof kit is the safer call for early plans. Cloud leads the morning, peaking close to 63% near 11:00. Sunshine has little room until later in the day.Colchester starts October 11, 2026 looking damp, with rain in the forecast and wetter spells likely at times. Waterproof kit is the safer call for early plans. Cloud leads the morning, peaking close to 63% near 11:00. Sunshine has little room until later in the day.
The day peaks near 23°C and cools toward 17°C. Moisture in the air spans 76%-99%, with the highest values around 23:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 15 km/h around 14:00.The day peaks near 73°F and cools toward 62°F. Moisture in the air spans 76%-99%, with the highest values around 23:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 9 mph around 14:00.
Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 24% around 18:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 71% near 14:00. Views remain open at about 16.1 km. The sun rises at 05:40 and sets at 18:24, for a total of 12 hours 43 minutes of sunlight today.Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 24% around 18:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 71% near 14:00. Views remain open at about 10 mi. The sun rises at 05:40 and sets at 18:24, for a total of 12 hours 43 minutes of sunlight today.
In short, treat October 11, 2026 in Colchester as a damp day: pack covers, watch the wetter hours, and expect a high near 23°C.In short, treat October 11, 2026 in Colchester as a damp day: pack covers, watch the wetter hours, and expect a high near 73°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Colchester
How warm does it get in Colchester?
The warmest month in Colchester is January, with average high temperatures of 25°C. The average temperature during this period is around 22°C.The warmest month in Colchester is January, with average high temperatures of 78°F. The average temperature during this period is around 72°F.
How cold does it get in Colchester?
The coldest month in Colchester is July, with average low temperatures of 11°C. The average temperature during this period is around 15°C.The coldest month in Colchester is July, with average low temperatures of 52°F. The average temperature during this period is around 59°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Colchester?
The wettest month in Colchester is March, with an average of 42 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Colchester is March, with an average of 1.7 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Colchester?
The driest month in Colchester is July, with an average of 23 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Colchester is July, with an average of 0.9 in of precipitation.